GDP Script/ Top Stories for Friday July 28
Publish Date: Thursday July 27
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Friday July 28th , and happy 75th birthday to Legendary NBC Producer Dick Ebersol
****Ebersol****
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Proprties
Plus, Brian Giffin will have a Gwinnett Sports Report
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : Peggy Slappey
Story 1. jones
Lawrenceville City Councilwoman Victoria Jones has launched her re-election campaign for the Post 2 seat on the City Council. Having served since early 2019, Jones aims to continue working for the community to address quality of life issues. She emphasizes public safety improvements, enhanced quality of life, and economic growth as her priorities for a new term. The municipal election is scheduled for November 7, with seats held by Jones, Mayor David Still, and Councilman Glenn Martin up for election. While Jones and Still are seeking re-election, Martin has decided not to run again...........read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: award
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow and Gainesville have been awarded the 2023 Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association, making them among the first hospitals in the state to receive this recognition. The Lantern Award acknowledges exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research in emergency departments. Angela Gary, executive director of trauma and emergency services at NGMC, expressed gratitude for the recognition, praising the hard work and dedication of the emergency care team. Additionally, NGMC Gainesville and NGMC Lumpkin's emergency departments have received accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians in Pain and Addiction Care, recognizing their comprehensive programs for patients suffering from pain and/or addiction.
Story 3: music
The Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music is celebrating its move and expansion to a larger 11,000-square-foot facility on Collins Hill Road, Gwinnett County. The school, which offers music and art lessons, has grown from 25 to nearly 1,200 students, necessitating the move from its previous 3,400-square-foot location. The celebration event on July 29 will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free trial lessons, student performances, a musical petting zoo, and more. The school plans to express gratitude to the community for their support and will provide information about the music and art programs offered. Additionally, 43 students from the school will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on October 14... … read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
We’ll be right back
Break 2: M.O.G.- Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: DAR
Four officers from the Lawrenceville-based Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The event took place on July 28 while DAR Daughters from across the nation attended the 132 Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. The officers present were Second Vice Regent Caitlen Green, Treasurer Kathy Schmidt, Regent Lynn Jacques, and First Vice Regent Randi Minor. The ceremony was accompanied by other organizations, including the Button Gwinnett Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Elisha Winn Society, Children of the American Revolution.
Story 5: lodge
The annual Cops and Kids Back-to-School event organized by Connie Chesser and the Fraternal Order of Police of Gwinnett — Lodge 66 provided about a hundred children and their parents with backpacks filled with school supplies, socks, and a $50 voucher for shoes. The event also offered vouchers for eye exams and glasses. Shoe Carnival discounted shoes for the children, who were able to pick a pair they liked. The event aims to help children make a good impression when returning to school and build community trust between the police department and Gwinnett citizens. The event was funded by donations from citizens and support from America's Best and Shoe Carnival.
Story 6: carden
Gwinnett County Commissioner Kirkland Carden is formally kicking off his bid for re-election to a second term. Carden, who previously served on the Duluth City Council, is focusing his campaign on making the "American Dream" attainable for Gwinnettians, with a focus on job opportunities with purpose, affordable home ownership, and other policy proposals such as parental leave, rental assistance, and addressing mental health needs. He plans to focus on public safety, transportation, and affordable housing in his second term, in response to the county's growth and needs. Carden's campaign had $170,000 in cash on hand as of the June 30 disclosure deadline.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 7- G.O.N.
Story 7: SPORTS
And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles Markets talks with us about sugar free items
***Leah***
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60
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